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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,861.60, 21,889.44 and 8,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,861.60, 21,889.44 and 8,788.80 is: 12,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,861.60 : 21,889.44 = 8,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,861.60/21,889.44 = 8,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,861.60x = 21,889.44 × 8,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,861.60x = 192,381,910.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,381,910.27/15,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.78

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